Excerpt from British Monumental Inscriptions, Vol. 1: Gathered Occasionally, From Divers Churchyards
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an unusual collection of epitaphs, carefully transcribed from headstones and monuments located in 19th century English churchyards. The author personally visited each site to capture their appearance, rather than relying on previous transcriptions and engravings. Collected over several years, these inscriptions provide insights into the lives and characters of ordinary people buried in churchyards. They include short and simple expressions of grief, alongside longer and more imaginative verses, providing a glimpse into the religious beliefs and social customs of the time. The author's thoughtful observations on the inscriptions reveal the fascination with death and mortality, along with the diverse ways in which people sought to memorialize their loved ones. This book will be of interest to anyone studying history, genealogy, or simply those with an interest in the rich tapestry of human life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333826345_0
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